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International Journal of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Volume 1 (2015), Article ID 1:IJPTR-109, 3 pages
http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2455-7498/2015/109
Commentary
Whole Body Vibration: A Revolutionary Mode of Exercise or A Trend?

Vassilis Gerodimos

Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly, Karies, 42100 Trikala, Greece
Vassilis Gerodimos, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Thessaly, Karies, 42100 Trikala, Greece, Tel: +302431047005; Fax: +302431047042; E-mail: jsecades@ferrer.com
23 December 2015; 30 December 2015; 31 December 2015
Gerodimos V (2015) Whole Body Vibration: A Revolutionary Mode of Exercise or A Trend? Int J Phys Ther Rehab 1: 109. doi: http://dx.doi.org/10.15344/2455-7498/2015/109

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